2014 Berkeley Open

The San Francisco Bay area is a hotbed of table tennis activity and filled with progressive, friendly devotees of the sport. Our tournaments here are highlights of our year, largely due to the goodwill and excellent play of the attendees.

Three full basketball courts with bleachers in this venue, well-lit and air conditioned with wooden floors. Public transportation is outstanding here, and early arrivals will like the paid parking lot directly across the street.

Norcal players are friendly and convivial and the atmosphere is one of friendly competition and social joy. International Ref Dr. Azmy Ibrahim presides with outstanding umpires at his direction. NATT underwrites activity fees for the UC Berkeley Golden Bears Table Tennis Club in exchange for the hall, so your attendance here supports Collegiate Table Tennis.

Referee:

Dr. Azmy Ibrahim, IR

Event Staff:

John Miller, Mary Palmar, Greg Cox, Samantha Cox, Steven Chan

Proof of Membership:

All participants must be able to show proof of current membership with USATT or an ITTF recognized body. Membership can be renewed or purchased at the event.

Official Tournament Equipment:

JOOLA Tables, Nets, Barriers and White Celluloid 40mm 3 star balls.

Entry Deadline:

Mailed entries must be postmarked by FRIDAY, August 29, 2014
Online entries must be made by September 5, 2014

Check-in:

Starts at 8AM on September 13, 2014

Refunds:

After the entry deadline, no refunds.

Ratings:

Ratings from the US Open issue of the USATT Magazine will be used for qualifications. Seedings based on most current ratings.

Policies:

Players may not enter two events with identical start times. Events can be cancelled or combined at the discretion of the tournament committee. Events with insufficient entries may be cancelled and refunds issued. No prizes will be awarded for splits, dumps, default losses or no-shows. Play will be conducted under ITTF rules and NATT policies. USATT dress code will be enforced. All decisions of the referee are final.